Rachel Dobkin
Weekend Reporter
Rachel Dobkin is a Newsweek reporter based in New York. Her focus is reporting on politics. Rachel joined Newsweek in October 2023. She is a graduate of The State University of New York at Oneonta. You can get in touch with Rachel by emailing r.dobkin@newsweek.com. Languages: English.
Steve Bannon wants Amy Coney Barrett off of Supreme Court: "Disgrace"
"Barrett is a disgrace," Bannon told Newsweek, calling her decision to not halt Donald Trump's sentencing "outrageous."
Kamala Harris' neighborhood under threat as Los Angeles fire shifts
The Palisades fire spread east on Friday night, causing a new evacuation order for much of the affluent Brentwood community.
Report on China's new fleet of barges drops amid Taiwan invasion fears
Naval News reported on Friday that China is building a fleet of barges suitable for amphibious landings.
Woman fights California wildfires to save home after insurance cancelled
A 62-year-old woman fought off the Eaton fire to save her 90-year-old parents' home with just a hose.
Joe Biden's prime-time farewell address: what we know
Biden's Oval Office remarks will be televised on January 15.
IRS announces official start of 2025 tax season: What you need to know
The agency announced Friday that the official start date of the 2025 tax season will be January 27.
Rudy Giuliani found in contempt of court for second time this week
Giuliani was previously held in contempt earlier this week.
New US sanctions take 'sweeping action' against Russia's energy sector
The new sanctions target "Russia's key source of revenue" for funding its war against Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Yellen said.
How Trump's sentencing affects his voting eligibility and gun ownership
As a convicted felon, President-elect Donald Trump has lost the right to possess firearms.
Biden admin extends temporary stay for 800,000 Venezuelans and Salvadorans
The Homeland Security Department said Friday that over 800,000 Venezuelans and Salvadorans can legally remain for 18 more months.
US stocks tumble from jobs report and ongoing inflation fears
The S&P 500 dipped 0.8 percent, the Dow Jones dropped 267 points and the Nasdaq composite was down 1.1 percent Friday morning.
Elon Musk livestreams chat with German far-right leader
The U.S. tech billionaire said on Thursday's X livestream that he was "strongly recommending that people vote for AfD."
NY Governor Hochul seeks to limit hedge funds from buying up homes
Governor Kathy Hochul is proposing to require institutional investors to wait 75 days to make an offer on one- or two-family homes.
LA wildfires: list of historic film and TV sites damaged
Properties from the Palisades Charter High School to Topanga Ranch Motel were either damaged or destroyed by the raging fires.
Jimmy Carter remembered by grandson Jason: Read full eulogy
Jason Carter remembered his grandfather as a man of God and a man of the people at his Jimmy Carter's state funeral.
Better Planet
La Niña arrives: what forecasters predict of climate pattern
La Niña, the periodic cooling of Pacific Ocean waters, has finally arrived.
Global stock markets mixed as Wall Street closed to honor Jimmy Carter
European markets rose modestly while Asian markets mostly dropped on Thursday.
Fani Willis makes bid to overturn her disqualification from Trump case
Willis is now asking the Georgia Supreme Court to review the lower appeals court's decision to disqualify her and reverse it.
US to keep protecting Rocky Mountain Grizzly Bears despite GOP objections
Grizzlies in Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming will continue to be protected under the Endangered Species Act.
Trump's team was fed questions by Fox News insider before town hall: book
Politico reporter Alex Isenstadt claimed in a new book that Trump's team had a sneak peek at town hall questions on the campaign trail.
US military doctor pleads guilty to sexually abusing dozens of soldiers
Major Michael Stockin pleaded guilty to 36 counts of abusive sexual contact and five of indecent viewing on Tuesday.
Tuition has fallen at many colleges, research shows
Tuition at in-state public colleges averages $11,610 while tuition at private colleges averages $43,350.
Mexico's president responds to Trump's 'Gulf of America' comment
Claudia Sheinbaum sarcastically suggested Wednesday that North America be renamed "América Mexicana."
Wall Street opens lower amid ongoing inflation concerns
The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average were down Wednesday morning while the Nasdaq composite was slightly up.
Justice Department plans partial release of Jack Smith's Trump report
The DOJ plans on releasing the portion of Smith's report that deals with Trump's alleged efforts to undo the results of the 2020 presidential election.
Russian submarines: Navy commander hypes growing fleet amid NATO tensions
Russia's Navy Commander-in-Chief Admiral Alexander Moiseyev said Moscow brought in roughly 30 vessels last year.
Lindsey Graham issues warning to Republicans pushing tax cuts
The South Carolina senator pushed for putting border security ahead of tax cuts during a Fox News interview Sunday.
Donald Trump critics push plan to block him from taking power in DC protest
Protesters want Congress to block the president-elect from entering the White House via the 14th Amendment.
Boeing plane forced to abort takeoff
A Boeing plane aborted takeoff at Australia's Melbourne Airport on Sunday for "technical reasons," according to Etihad Airways.
Jimmy Carter funeral observers pay respect to leader—"Ahead of his time"
"He was ahead of his time on what he tried to do and tried to accomplish," Will Porter Shelbrock, 12, told the AP.
